Article 2
All children have these rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, whether they are a boy or a girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability, whether they are rich or poor. No child should be treated unfairly on any basis.
Attendance Winners
Year 5/6AR were the attendance winners for June, with 95.92% attendance. They can wear their own clothes to school today.
VIRTUAL REALITY WORKSHOP
A company called Prime VR visited us in school on Monday 26th June, to deliver a fantastic workshop to our Key Stage 2 children. The children in Years 3/4 got to put on the headsets and explore the different layers of a tropical rainforest and have close encounters with some of the inhabitants.
Meanwhile, Year 5/6 got to zoom around the world visiting landmarks in North and South America, as well as encountering other Wonders of the World.
Thank you to parents and carers for completing the consent forms and part funding the experience. The children had a fantastic time and were overwhelmingly positive about their experience. The teachers loved it too! Using virtual reality as a tool to enhance learning is definitely something we’d love to do again so we hope to have your support to hold additional workshops next year.
Here’s what some of the children had to say…
3/4JC
Leo FC: “It was amazing because we got to see a big jaguar and monkeys.”
Lily: “The VR workshop was fun and exciting. My favourite bit was when we got to see the leafcutter ants.”
Amelia: “I liked the monkeys. The VR made me feel like I was in the Amazon rainforest.”
3/4 MJ
Jenson: “I thought that it was educational in a fun way as we were able to see animals we’d never think we would see.”
Eden: “I think it was really fun to see all of the animals.”
3/4MC
Eleanor: “It was very enjoyable and it was fun to see what’s actually happening in the rainforest. It brought it to life and it felt like we were actually there.”
Darcey “I loved the VR. It was great fun. We got to see a shark up close and could see right into its mouth. It’s the best thing we’ve done!”
5/6 MB
Seth: "I found the VR really enjoyable and cool. I would do it again; I loved all of it!"
Liam H: "The VR experience was really amazing and cool. The part about the lions was my favourite because it was really realistic and they got very close to me. When I went to Las
Vegas, I saw several hotels and fountain. The biggest hotel was the Planet Hollywood. It was super fun and I would love to do it again!"
5/6AR
Lola: "I liked the VR because I got to see The Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal and gorillas in the jungle."
Henry: " The VR workshop was very fun and seeing the wonders of the world in VR was amazing. It was like we were actually there."
5/6 HO
Luke: "I think it was really good. I could properly experience the landmarks without actually being there. My favourite was Chichen Itza - I saw the things that I learnt about last year like the cenote and El Castillo."
Myla: "I think it was a great experience because you can see different things without actually going to the places. I liked Rio de Janeiro."
Jessica: "I really, really enjoyed it - it was the best experience I have had. The Northern Lights was fab, and Angel Falls with the rainbow across them!"
Himley Hall Yr 5/6
On Thursday 29th June, Year 5-6 had a fantastic visit to Himley Hall as part of a local heritage project. We learnt about the history and geography of Himley Hall as well as enjoying several short walks. The children had the opportunity to sketch some of the geographical and historical features and the ice cream van was a big hit at lunchtime! Year 5-6 represented Blanford Mere really well whilst we were at Himley Hall and when walking there and back. Well done, Year 5-6!
Mason D: "I liked learning about the history of Himley Hall. The view from the top of Piper's Hill was brilliant and we sketched the lake and the trees. It was nice to have an ice cream!"
Archie H: "I enjoyed sketching the wildlife and looking at the view from the hill. We created some natural pieces of artwork - mine and Alby's was a veggie garden made from sticks and leaves. I had an Oreo knickerbocker glory too - it was amazing!"
Jack B: "I liked the chair tree. When I sat on it, I was scared it would slip. A tree fell and it had been cut across the path then someone cut a seat from it. The view from the top of the hill was great - I could see a lot of greenery and houses in the distance."
Isabel: "I enjoyed looking at the waterfall and drawing a picture of it. I could see evidence of erosion and deposition in the waterfalls. I also enjoyed looking at the big lake and drawing the Hall from the other side of the lake."
Sienna L: "I liked creating natural art using objects I found on the floor and sketching the waterfall. I loved having an ice cream at lunch time.
Harry D: " I enjoyed learning about physical and geography and historical facts about Himley Hall. My favourite part was walking around the lake and sketching the beautiful scenery.
Year 1 Trip
Year 1 visited Fruits of the Forest this half term. When we were there, we worked with a partner to take a teddy on an adventure. There was lots to do, we had a jam-packed day.
Orla- I liked the swing because I went very high.
Lilah- I liked the mud kitchen because I could make things.
There was a stage, a rope swing, a car wash, a mud kitchen, a dig pit, a reading hut, a bug hunting area, painting area, bubble area, leaf printing area and a fairy garden. The leader Ruth showed us the area and explained the rules.
Logan - I enjoyed the smores because they were yummy.
Charlie - I liked everything!!! (everyone agreed with Charlie about this!)
We spent time exploring all the areas independently, selecting our own activities and sing our imagination. Ruth shared a story from her imagination whilst we drank delicious hot chocolate and crispy popcorn. After some more exploring we had our yummy lunches and had a refreshing break on the huge, green field.
Chloe- I liked the mud kitchen because it was messy.
Zara & Isla - We liked the painting area because we made a rainbow together.
We then played a team game where we had to direct our partner to a tree. We used our positional language and we built on our communication skills. We all completed this successfully! After that, we learnt about fire safety and individually toasted marshmallows and created our own smores.
Scarlet - I liked the fairy garden because it was quiet and full of fairies.
Kaidan- I liked the swing because it was wooden.
Joe P- I liked the stage because I liked dancing and singing True Colours.
We all agree it was the best day ever and we had so much fun. It was great for our teamwork and our friendships.
Year 6 Transition
Almost all of our Year 6 children have visited the new secondary school that they will be attending in September. We will continue our transition work back in school.
HSA Tuck Shop
Thank you to our HAS for organising a Tuck Shop sale yesterday, we raised over £100 thanks to your support with this event. It is very much appreciated.
Dates for the diary
Friday 7th July – Children meet new teachers at 1.00pm
Monday 10th July – Transition to new classes Day – see newsletter sent 06.07.2023
Thursday 13th July – Parents eve – if there is any element of the report you wish to discuss or the teacher may ask to talk with Parents
Thursday 13th July – Yr 6 Leavers Assembly 9.30am. 3 tickets per family, if you do not require 3, please hand them back to school.
Friday 14th July - You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!
This summer at Blanford Mere, we have a special visit from the Ice Cream Parlour again.
On the afternoon of Friday 14th July, we are asking children from Nursery up to Year 6 to bring £1 to buy an ice cream or ice lolly to help support the charity ice cream tricycle. There will be no ice cream or ice lolly over £1 to purchase. All of the profits raised will be donated to help patients at The Mary Stevens Hospice. If children wish to donate more than £1, they are welcome to do so.
Thank you for your support with this fantastic charity.
Mr Baker
Year 5-6 parents of the children who participated in the Maths Final only. On Wednesday 19th July @ 9am, we would love you to attend a presentation ceremony at our school where the Y5-6 children who participated in the final will be presented with the trophy from Helen Owens (the organiser of the maths championship). Please arrive at the main office after dropping off your child at school ready to be seated for 9am. Can you please confirm your attendance of this assembly by writing in your child's planner. Thank you.
Thursday 20th July - Year 6 Leavers Treat – Cinema and Bowling – see email sent for details.
Friday 21st July – TTRS Dress Up Day
Monday 24th July – School closes at the usual time for the Summer
Tuesday 25th July – INSET day – school closed to pupils
Have a wonderful weekend
Mrs Crook and Miss Stanton
Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher
PURESPORT
Last few places available for SUMMER 2023 SPORTS CAMP
AT BLANFORD PRIMARY.
Venue: Blanford Primary School, Mimosa Walk, DY6 7EA
3 DAY CAMP
Camp Dates: TUES 1st, WEDS 2nd, THURS 3rd AUGUST
Sports to include - Football, Basketball, Dodgeball, Benchball, Cricket, Music Games and Team Games.
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Ages: 5 – 11 Year olds 9.00am – 3.00pm
3 x FULL DAYS £50.00
( £20.00 Daily Charge )
SPECIAL OFFER: SIBLING BOOKINGS ON 3 FULL DAYS: £85!
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We have a maximum of 30 spaces available, first come first served, payment must be made via bank transfer or cash on day, details given when booking received.
To Book a space PLEASE TEXT 07811345519 requesting a booking form.
